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06-29-2008, 02:00
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King Geek and OSW Admin
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Comic Artist Michael Turner passes away at 37
For those of you who don't know, Mike was a superbly talented and popular comic book artist. He rose to fame doing a comic called Witchblade and his style influenced many young people coming into the industry.
After being diagnosed with bone cancer in 2000, Mike started his own comic book company called Aspen. There he did a book called Fathom and supplied cover to dozens of Marvel and DC books each year.
Mike's cancer went into remission years ago, but had recently come back. He succumbed to his illness Friday night.
As a person, Mike was always upbeat and friendly. With a tremendous work ethic and a very grounded attitude, you would never know Mike was ill or that he had the success most artist can only dream of. He was just a very, very cool guy.
I'm sorry that he had to leave us. He was way, way too young.
But as Billy Joel once said, right................................?
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06-29-2008, 08:37
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We know life ain't fair, but this kind of thing always sucks. I remember Witchblade, and in a perfect world, every page in a comic would be as good as his covers.
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06-29-2008, 10:51
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Wow...that sucks. I remember his stuff fondly. RIP 
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06-29-2008, 11:31
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lame.
He was a GREAT artist, and from what I heard, an even greater person.
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06-29-2008, 12:10
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aka haloed
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I met him when he was on the tour promoting the witch blade/tomb raider/fathom crossover years back and he was really nice. I took some of his early stuff to sign and he started laughing and telling stories about the work. I hate to hear this. I was hoping he was going to beat it finally. Why does the world keep the jerks and take the talented nice guys? Gonna miss him. Although I was starting to get the feeling that the big two were over doing it with his covers. I loved his interior work more.
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06-29-2008, 12:32
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Fathom was a great series sorry to here about his loss my prayers go out to his family looks like he was a wonderful person
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06-29-2008, 16:26
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A great loss to the comic world for sure. R.I.P. Mike.
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06-29-2008, 18:53
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God I hate to hear this. This is the first news I received, and I was shocked to read it.
Truly a shame...  |
06-29-2008, 20:53
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Damn that sucks! His Batman/Superman stuff was killer and the Soulfire stuff was badass.
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06-29-2008, 21:43
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sits in a loose parts box
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Ive known his comics, this really is a loss. Rest in Peace Mike. He probably wont go to heave for a while, he'll stay down here and be the inspiration for aspiring comic book artists.
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06-29-2008, 23:23
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Man,that is some shitty news.
I remember hs first works and the subsequent works on Withcblade,Tomb Raider and Fathom among others.I remember hearing abut the cancer when he was first dignosed with it.I never knew it had returned since I don't really pay attention to comics much anymore.
I did meet Mike on the tour he did to promote the Tomb Raider/Witchblade/Fathom crossover.He was an excellent person in light of the pain he was going through.
Godspeed Mike Turner,Godspeed
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06-30-2008, 03:07
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Im shocked to hear this sad news. A big fan of his work, still pick-up Witchblade monthly. My thoughts are with his Family and friends. R.I.P. Mike.
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06-30-2008, 03:27
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That's terrible.
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06-30-2008, 20:10
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A great loss indeed. The way he drew Supergirl was beyond reproach.
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06-30-2008, 21:10
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R.I.P. Sad news. His art is the reason I dabbled in comics again after giving them up several years ago.
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06-30-2008, 23:04
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R.I.P. ole friend. May your work never be taken for granted. May your art be enjoy by many.
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07-06-2008, 16:27
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GOD, i just read this.. catching up on "other" issues on this site..
i cant belive it.. there is indeed a new angel in heaven now. Turners' art was truly a gift from GOD. everything he drew was amazing!
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07-17-2008, 12:27
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1:6 Junkie
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RIP, he got some talent for sure, and will be missed in the industry.
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07-18-2008, 19:39
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What a terrible shame. I remember when he first came onto the scene, what incredible talent! Can't recall an ill word ever spoken of him. RIP
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07-18-2008, 21:27
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A gifted individual to be sure, Mikes work was always at the top of my must buy lists. He helped make comics fun again while offering top notch artwork.
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07-21-2008, 03:18
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The Blood Sword
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One of the saddest days for comic-dom. He was so young and had so much ahead of him. Turner is one of the true superstars of this medium and I am truely sad to see him go.
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07-21-2008, 18:27
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R.I.P. Mike! My prayers go out to his family and friends.
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